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Fethi Apaydın Attends Anti-Doping Workshop, Highlighting Ethics and Education in Chess
Turkish Chess Federation President Fethi Apaydın took part in a broad anti-doping workshop in Istanbul. The event focused on ethics in sport, raising awareness, and strengthening educational capacity across sports-related academic programs.
Turkic Chess Union General Assembly to Set the Course for a New Era in Astana
The second General Assembly of the Turkic Chess Union will be held in Astana on 14 May 2026. Delegates from member countries will review recent projects and discuss new steps to strengthen chess cooperation among Turkic states.
Olympiad Ambition for Türkiye’s National Chess Teams: Structured Support, Strong Squad, Long-Term Vision
The Turkish Chess Federation is expanding its support model for the A National Teams with elite coaches, regular performance monitoring and high-level training matches. The program aims to strengthen Türkiye’s competitiveness on the road to the Chess Olympiad.
Yaman Binboğa Earns the Candidate Master Title
Turkish player Yaman Binboğa has achieved the Candidate Master title following a series of strong performances in the tournaments he competed in. His success marks an important milestone in his chess career.
Registrations Open for the 12th Cesme International Open Chess Tournament
Registrations have opened for the 12th Cesme International Open Chess Tournament, to be held on 29 June-5 July 2026. The festival will also feature international rapid and blitz events, with a total prize fund of 1,100,000 TL for the main open tournament.
School Sports Chess Regional Tournaments Begin Simultaneously in 8 Provinces
School Sports Chess Regional Tournaments have started at the same time in eight provinces across Türkiye. Nearly 3,000 young players are competing for success and the chance to advance.
A New Era in Coaching: National Occupational Standards Open for Public Consultation
Türkiye has launched a major standardization process for coaching through cooperation between the Vocational Qualifications Authority and the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Draft standards covering Levels 3 to 7 are now being opened to institutions and the public before the final framework is enacted.
Vahap Sanal Finishes in the Top 5 at the Reykjavik Open
Turkish grandmaster Vahap Sanal secured a top-five finish at the 2026 Reykjavik Open with 7 points. Emre Can and Mustafa Yilmaz also delivered solid performances in the strong international field.
Strong Showing by Turkish Grandmasters at the Reykjavik Open
The 2026 Reykjavik Open concluded in Iceland with 422 players competing over nine rounds. Turkish grandmasters Vahap Sanal, Mustafa Yilmaz, and Emre Can delivered solid performances, with Sanal finishing ninth.
Final Stretch at the Reykjavik Open: Turkish Players Stay in the Race After Round 7
Round 7 of the 2026 Reykjavik Open has been completed in Iceland. Turkish representatives Vahap Sanal, Emre Can and Mustafa Yilmaz remain in contention heading into the final two rounds.
2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament Begins: The Decisive Road to the World Championship
The 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament is underway in Cyprus, bringing together the world’s top players in both the Open and Women’s sections. The winners will earn the right to challenge reigning world champions Gukesh D. and Ju Wenjun.
Kumsal Islek Reaches the Final of the FIDE Princesses Online Chess Festival
Turkish player Kumsal Islek advanced to the final of the FIDE Princesses Online Chess Festival after winning the Under-9 category and finishing second overall in Group B qualifiers. Her performance highlights both her consistency and her promise on the international youth chess stage.
First 3 Rounds Completed at the Reykjavik Open: Turkish Grandmasters Remain in the Fight
Three rounds have been completed at the 2026 Reykjavik Open. GM Vahap Sanal and GM Emre Can are on 2.5/3, while GM Mustafa Yilmaz continues on 1.5/3.
Generations Duel in Monaco: Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş to Face Veselin Topalov
Grandmaster Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş will face former World Chess Champion Veselin Topalov at the prestigious "Clash of Generations" event in Monaco on April 12–17.
Double Pride in Reykjavik: Top-Level Performances by Mustafa Yılmaz and Emre Can at Harpa Blitz 2026
At Harpa Blitz 2026 in Reykjavik, GM Mustafa Yılmaz finished 3rd and GM Emre Can 5th, with both Turkish grandmasters scoring 8.5/11.
Turkish Triumph in U.S. Collegiate Chess: Double Championship for Işık Can and Sıla Çağlar
At the 2026 President’s Cup in Missouri, GM Işık Can helped Mizzou win the title, while WIM Sıla Çağlar and SLU became the first Women’s President’s Cup champions.
Veli Ozan Çakır’s TMOK Candidacy Signals a New Era for Turkish Sport
Prof. Dr. Veli Ozan Çakır has announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Turkish National Olympic Committee, drawing close attention across Turkish sport.
Roadmap for the 2026 Chess Super League Put on the Table
A meeting on the 2026 Chess Super League was held with federation officials and club representatives to gather views and improve the league’s planning and operation.
Turkish Grandmasters Set for the 2026 Reykjavik Open
The 2026 Reykjavik Open, held in Iceland’s capital on March 25-31, will feature GM Mustafa Yılmaz, GM Vahap Şanal, and GM Emre Can representing Turkey.
TSF Issues Condolences for Personnel Martyred in Helicopter Crash in Qatar
TSF shared a condolence message for Turkish Armed Forces personnel and ASELSAN technicians martyred in a helicopter crash during training activities in Qatar.